"Of course, I will join the meeting," he told journalists when asked about whether he will attend the upcoming first cabinet meeting with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in Nusantara, East Kalimantan.
On Thursday, acting head of the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) and Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Minister Basuki Hadimuljono confirmed President Jokowi's plan to hold the cabinet meeting.
He remarked that to this end, the head of state is scheduled to depart for Nusantara on August 11. He added that President Jokowi will stay in the new capital until August 13 and return to Jakarta on August 14.
President Jokowi had stated earlier that the cabinet meeting would be held after all supporting infrastructure, such as electricity, furniture, and air conditioning, had been readied.
Hadimuljono said that the State Secretariat had sent furniture to Nusantara.
On August 11–13, President Jokowi is also scheduled to launch the groundbreaking of five projects, including the Bank BCA office, Indogrosir, and Swiss-Belhotel.
Hadimuljono said that he had also invited all governors, district heads, and mayors to observe Nusantara's progress on August 13.
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